Roach Traps Don’t Work

Cockroaches are prolific breeders, and if they aren’t controlled quickly you can have a full-scale infestation on your hands. The more time you spend attempting DIY control methods, the higher the chances become of the infestation increasing. Though they are extremely popular, homeowners hardly ever see results from roach traps when battling an infestation.

If you’ve successfully eliminated a cockroach infestation from your home, roach traps can be a good way of making sure the pests don’t become an issue again. Because of the method that these traps use, however, controlling an actual infestation is out of the question. If you see roaches around your home, this means that are probably thousands more hiding in places that you can’t see – and these pests will rarely come out of hiding. The only time pests start to creep out of their nests is when overcrowding forces them to do so, and only these misplaced roaches will find their way into a trap.

This means that potentially thousands of pests will remain untouched by your store-bought trap. Some traps work by allowing pests to come and go freely, while attempting to get them to carry poisonous bait back to their nest. These products are more effective – but without a professional diagnoses about the type of infestation you’re facing, it can be hard to decide which of these products will be the most effective.

Professional Pest Control Is Required

If a cockroach or other type of infestation has developed in your home it is essential that you get in touch with an experienced pest control provider. They will have access to the tools and chemicals required to keep pest problems like these at bay. Aside from roach traps, there are many types of commercially available products that claim to be able to control cockroach problems. None of these products guarantee the type of results that you’ll see with professional assistance.

There are both gel and powder-based poisons sold in stores that you can spread throughout your home, but without expert knowledge about the type of infestation you’re facing and the product you’ve selected, you could be putting your loved ones at risk. Pets are especially at danger when using these products, as it can be impossible to correctly spread these poisons without putting it in areas that your pets can reach.

The safety of professional treatments has been extensively researched, and no licensed pest control operator will take any steps that could put you or your loved ones in harm’s way. Some treatments may be safe for pets and can be performed while they are in the home, but make sure to confirm this with your provider before scheduling a treatment. If a more extreme control method is required, you and your pets may need to vacate the premises during treatment. These extreme treatments are rare, and are normally only required when other treatment options have proved unsuccessful.

Don’t wait until roaches or other pests have taken over your home to take action. As soon as you begin to suspect that a pest problem could be present in your home, you should get in touch with a pest control provider. Don’t delay: Schedule a consultation with your local pest expert today.